January 29, 2026
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Santa Monica Prowler Hit With Multiple Charges

Police seeking additional information on Charles Marcell Newman. By Staff Writer On Wednesday, January 23, the Santa Monica City Attorney’s Office filed charges on Charles Marcell Newman, a 41-year-old male, for his possible involvement in […]

Son Stabs, Kills Mother, Critically Injures Father

By Staff Writer An adult son stabbed and killed his mother and critically injured his father in an incident that occurred on Sunset Avenue in Santa Monica this morning. Thursday morning at about 6:23 AM, the Santa […]

According to the Santa Monica 2013 Homeless Count findings

Santa Monica Homeless Count Tonight

Annual homeless count Wednesday 10:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.  By Staff Writer  The City of Santa Monica will conduct its annual street-by-street enumeration of homeless individuals on the night of Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. Santa […]

10 New Bills That Will Impact the Westside

Looking legislation former Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law before leaving office. By Tor Marom 2019 has finally come around, and with it, many new laws signed by former Governor Jerry Brown who left office […]

Santa Monica Symphony’s MLK Concert

By Staff Writer  Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King with the Santa Monica Symphony’s annual MLK Holiday Concert, Saturday, January 19 at 2 p.m. Featuring the music of African American composers […]

City Approves 9 Percent Water Rate Increase

Changes to go into effect on March, 1. By Tor Marom At the January 8 Santa Monica City Council meeting, council approved a 9 percent water rate increase for the 2019 calendar year. City staff […]

Honoring MLK Through Music

The Santa Monica Symphony’s upcoming concert to pay tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. By Tabitha Hogue “Music can change the world because it can change people,” Bono once famously said. So it seems appropriate […]